Association Between Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure Among Medical Students of Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Birgunj

Shrestha, Esha; Shrestha, Shreesh; Shrestha, Prashanna; Madhikarmi, Nirjala Laxmi

doi:10.3126/bjhs.v6i2.40354

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“…Underweight subjects were less likely to have high BP than healthy subjects with normal BMI. Our findings were similar to a study done by Esha Shrestha et al where BMI was a strong predictor of hypertension13 . Humayun et al found BMI is more associated HTN compared to age14 .…”

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Association of Hypertension with Body Mass Index in northern districts of Bangladesh

Rahman,

Rabbani,

Hossain

et al. 2024

Bangla J Med

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Background: Body Mass Index is one of the significant determinant associated with many disease process particularly hypertension. There is positive association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP). Lowering BMI with weight reduction significantly reduces blood pressure (BP). The main purpose of this study was to find out the association of BMI with hypertension. The aim of the study is to find out any association between BMI and hypertension in a particular area of Bangladesh. Methods: This is a retrospective study which involves review of written medical records for adults diagnosed with hypertension aged 18 years and above. This study was conducted at hypertension and research centre, Rangpur. A total of 14137 hypertensive patients were included in this study. Hypertension was defined by the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC 7). BMI was calculated by a person’s weight in kilograms divided by his height in meters squared. Results: Majority (42.1%) of hypertensive patients were within 41 to 50 years of age. Among 14137 participants 4.6% were underweight, 46.5% were healthy weight, 38.7% were overweight and 10.2& were obese. The mean values of systolic and diastolic blood pressure were144.9, 145.2, 148.3, 152.7 and 89.8, 90.4, 91.2, 92.8 respectively with increasing BMI. Conclusion: Increasing BMI increases the risk of HTN. Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35(1): 15-19

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Association of Hypertension with Body Mass Index in northern districts of Bangladesh

Rahman,

Rabbani,

Hossain

et al. 2024

Bangla J Med

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“…The prevailing circumstances in the country could potentially be linked to a deficiency in students' comprehension of pharmacovigilance and the reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The educational curriculum and training programs in Nepal may not be adequately equipped to address these complexities, leading to students grappling with the intricacies of pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting (12).…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Undergraduate Health Sciences students on Pharmacovigilance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Nepal

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2023

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This study aims to assess and compare the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding pharmacovigilance among students enrolled in various health sciences colleges across Nepal.A cross-sectional study employing a questionnaire-based approach was undertaken to gather data from currently enrolled health sciences students in Nepal. To facilitate data collection, an online survey utilizing Google Forms was deployed, with the survey link disseminated through email and social media, accompanied by a clear elucidation of the study's objectives. Ethical approval was granted by the Institutional Review Committee (IRC) of MadanBhandari Academy of Health Sciences,Hetauda, Nepal. A total of 231 healthcare students took part in the study, with 4 participants failing to complete the survey. Among the participants, approximately 61% (n = 141) were pursuing pharmacy degrees, 13.9% (n = 32) were in nursing programs, 13% (n = 30) were studying public health, and 3.5% (n = 8) were medical students. Notably, the majority of participants were female, accounting for 66.2% of the respondents.Upon evaluating the mean scores, it was observed that pharmacy students exhibited a good level of knowledge (mean score of 7.7) and public health students displayed a positive attitude (mean score of 6±3.52), when compared to their counterparts in different health sciences professions.The study findings indicate lower level of knowledge, attitude, and perception of pharmacovigilance among students. Consequently, the study underscores the importance of robust efforts to enhance awareness and augment student knowledge. This can be achieved through consistent sensitization programs, training initiatives, and prompt feedback. Implementing such strategies emerges as a critical approach to bolstering the spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) within healthcare facilities, directed towards the relevant authorities.

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“…Four studies [26,33,34,43] reported mean DMFT or DFR in patients with periodontitis. One study [37] indicated significant positive associations between the periodontal disease severity (CDC-AAP) [23] and the amount of decayed, missing and filled teeth surfaces (DMFS) (OR adjusted = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01-1.05) and the decayed surfaces (DS) indices (OR adjusted = 1.18, 95% CI: 1.05-1.32) as well as between the percentage of sites with CAL ≥ 3 mm and DMFS (OR adjusted = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.00-1.05) and DS indices (OR adjusted = 1.12, 95% CI: 1.00-1.25).…”

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Association between periodontitis and dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Li,

Xiang,

Ren

et al. 2024

Clin Oral Invest

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Objectives Recent evidence suggested a link between periodontitis (PD) and dental caries, but the trends and nature of this association remained unclear. The overall aim of this study was to critically assess the correlation of two disorders. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted within the PUBMED and EMBASE databases including grey literatures up to July 5th, 2023. The Newcastle–Ottawa scale was used to qualitatively evaluate the risk of bias. Results Overall, 18 studies were included. In terms of caries risk in PD patients, the prevalence of caries was increased by PD (OR = 1.57, 95%CI:1.20–2.07), both in crown (OR = 1.03, 95%CI:1.01–1.05) and root caries (OR = 2.10, 95%CI:1.03–4.29). Odds of caries were also raised by PD severity (OR moderate = 1.38, 95%CI:1.15–1.66; OR severe = 2.14, 95%CI:1.74–2.64). Besides, patients with PD exhibited a higher mean number of decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) and decayed and filled root teeth (DFR) [weighted mean difference (WMD)DMFT = 0.87, 95%CI: -0.03–1.76; WMDDFR = 1.13, 95%CI: 0.48–1.78]. Likewise, patients with caries had an elevated risk of PD (OR = 1.79, 95%CI:1.36–2.35). However, Streptococcus mutans, one of the main pathogens of caries, was negatively correlated with several main pathogens of periodontitis. Conclusions This study indicated a positive correlation between dental caries and periodontitis clinically, while the two disease-associated pathogens were antagonistic. Clinical relevance Further research, including clinical cohort studies and mechanisms of pathogens interaction is needed on this link for better prevention and treatment of PD and caries. In addition, innovative prevention strategies need to be developed and incorporated in dental practices to prevent these two highly prevalent oral diseases.

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Association Between Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure Among Medical Students of Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Birgunj

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Association of Hypertension with Body Mass Index in northern districts of Bangladesh

Association of Hypertension with Body Mass Index in northern districts of Bangladesh

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Undergraduate Health Sciences students on Pharmacovigilance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Nepal

Association between periodontitis and dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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